Paying To Break Stuff
Demonstrating that it’s possible to profit from any human desire, Sarah’s Smash Shack was conceived to relieve people who are stressed-out.
Customers in San Diego can choose fragile tableware from the Smash Shack Menu—for example a set of three glass flowers for USD 10, or the House Special, which consists of 15 plates at a cost of USD 45. They’re also welcome to bring in their own breakables to pulverise for a ‘corkage fee’ that starts at USD 20.
After donning protective gear, smashers are escorted to one of the break rooms, where they stand behind a waist-high barrier and hurl their arsenal at a stainless steel wall. To make the process more personalised, customers are encouraged to bring their own soundtrack on MP3, and to write messages on whatever they’re about to throw. There’s also the option of flinging objects at a photo or mantra of choice. A VIP room is available for group smashes.
Since August 2008, the shack has helped quite a few customers vent their frustration and release their tension. Or just plain enjoy the process of harmless destruction without having to clean up after themselves.
It’s hard to tell whether the credit crunch has benefited or hindered the business’s success, making customers thriftier but also more stressed and up for smashing… Aware that it’s not cool not to care about the environment, the shack donates its broken glass and ceramic to mosaic art programs throughout the United States.
Photo by Smashit, Inc..
Jaclyn on October 27th, 2008 1:20 pm
This is seriously the best idea ever!!! I mean come on, how many people can honestly say that they haven’t wanted to smash a glass when they’ve been upset at something or someone, or how many people REALLY meant to break a dish when they tell their spouse it was an accident? we’ve all been there. slamming our cupboard doors, slamming our car doors, “accidentally” breaking dishes, it happens to the best of us…so why not save your personal items from destruction and go smash someone else’s without getting into trouble? That would be the best!
Sean on October 27th, 2008 5:34 pm
Sounds like a great idea. I am sure a big problem right now would be whether she is paying rent or bought the building her business is housed in because with this economy, many property owners and even tenants are going to have a tough time keeping up on payments.
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Vincent on October 27th, 2008 8:35 pm
That would be cool. Great idea haha.
Vincent
Personal Development Blogger
Matt Helphrey on October 27th, 2008 10:18 pm
That is cool! Where do I sign up?
I did see something similar to that on some news channel. It was in Japan I believe. They allowed you to completely annihilate an entire living room for a certain fee and it seemed like the owners were making quite a bit of money for the idea.
Crazy
Johnny Coates on October 28th, 2008 12:08 am
That was one cool idea!!
haha…
You know we are really trained to handle things carefully.. That sometimes add to the stress! LOL!
That is why it is really fun to break things up…
cassy on October 29th, 2008 3:52 am
I had seen this kind of breaking stuff in a news in television. There are thousands of plates in front of you, facing a wall. All you have to do was throw the plates in the wall and say what ever you want to say and you can even shout.
Those who were interviewed said that it can really help them release anger and at the same time help them relieved stress. Its also fun!
I wanna try it…
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